Man Rides E-Bike Across Semi-Frozen River in Boston

A man was captured riding an electric bike across the semi-frozen Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, January 6.

Footage captured by Chris Devor shows a man ride the electric bike onto the partially frozen river, accessing it from a boat ramp near Longfellow Bridge and using his feet to keep him steady on the ice.

Video shows the man cycle around the icy Charles River for just under five minutes. He eventually cycles back onto dry land where he is met by four police vehicles.

Speaking to Storyful, Devor said the man, “drove it fairly close to watery sections where he could’ve easily fell through. When he came back to shore, four cop cars rolled in and confronted him.”

In 2021, Boston cyclist and vlogger Lucas Brunelle, fell through ice on the frozen Charles River after cycling 800 feet across the river. Credit: Chris Devor via Storyful